Why is a batted ball ruled foul when it hits the batter
The article argues that balls hit in fair territory that rebound to strike the batter in foul territory become dead and ruled foul. It notes the batter’s box lies largely in foul territory and that the batter is often struck as he begins toward first base, causing confusion over the foul call.
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Butler Hurling Star Delivers Thriller at Irwin Field
Hildebrand struck out 13 as Butler College beat Indiana State Normal 2 to 1 on Irwin Field. He drove in the winning run in the ninth after one out. Fitting a thriller, the Bulldogs edged past State Normal with a late rally and strong pitching from Hildebrand.
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Baseball scores and rain delays from the American and National Leagues
A compilation of inning by inning results, postponements, and player notes across multiple games. Highlights include postponed Toledo at Louisville due to rain, separate New York vs Philadelphia twin bill results, and various pitchers and lineups noted for both leagues.
Hoosier Athletic Club forms to unite anglers in Indiana
To visit top bass spots in Indiana is a summer aim for the newly formed Hoosier Athletic Club. The club seeks to include all individuals interested in fishing and angling.
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Indianapolis Times golf tournament schedule announced for June
The third annual Indianapolis Times golf event will run June 13 to 16 at Coffin Municipal links with eighteen hole qualifiers and match play in three flights. Jarvis Hamill will serve as master of ceremonies, driving the first ball, while Kiwanis notes report low gross and low net winners from May club play and prize plans for a June 6 luncheon.
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De Paolo Duray Bergere Lead Indianapolis Qualifiers Start
Thousands of speed fans pack the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first day of qualifying for the 500 mile race. De Paolo Duray and Bergere star as front row contenders with speeds around 118 to 120 mph. Front-wheel drive cars draw attention as lap times approach a 120 mph barrier.
Aranem Special and Green Special Racecar Notes
Sam B. Ross tests an Aranem Special at a brisk 100 mile per hour pace. Clarence Belt pilots the Green Special briefly with Harry Nichols scheduled to drive. Belt is a skilled mechanic capable of preparing the car if possible.
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Continentals Nip Cathedral in Riverside Thriller
Washington high school baseball edged Cathedral 3 to 2 at Riverside. Continentals erupted for two runs in the final inning to pull ahead. Final score shows Washington with three runs on eight hits to Cathedral's two on four. Pitching and defense held through seven frames by agreement.
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Modified Marathon in Washington Stages First City Club Event
Washington hosts the first annual modified marathon with fifty runners starting at noon on a fifteen mile city course. Among contenders are candidates for the two Olympic marathon team vacancies highlighted by Al Michelson of Portchester who finished second to Jose Ray in the prior Long Beach twenty six mile race.
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U S Netters Lead Chinese in Zone Play
United States Davis Cup team dominated the first singles to take a strong lead in the American zone semi finals in Kansas City. George Lott and John Hennessey won easily, with Hennessey crushing Lum and Lott sweeping Kong.
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Among Favorites at Speedway
One of the popular favorites today in the qualifying time trials was Leon Duray who was to pilot his Miller front drive creation. Duray opened up in practice laps recently and whirled around the bricks at a 120 mile per hour clip. It was believed he would break the track record aided by favorable weather conditions.
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Thirty Drivers Race at Black Demon Speedway Opener
Terre Haute Ind May 26 The mile dirt track grand opening is set for Sunday with more than twenty drivers competing at the Black Demon speedway near here. Notables include Mark Billman of Indianapolis driving a new Fronty Ford, Bill Cummings Wabash Valley leader Slowdy Wilcox Al Gulley and Frankie Sweigart among others in three races.
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Hagen Beats Robson in Richmond Open Match
Walter Hagen, American Open champion, defeated Fred Robson 2 up with 1 to play in a $500 eighteen hole match at Royal Mid-Surrey. Hagen posted 68 to Robson's 70.
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Whopper Crowd Sets Attendance Record in Philadelphia Doubleheader
May 26 Philadelphia reports an all time crowd for a doubleheader between the Athletics and Yankees with over 41 000 fans paying to view the games. Fans climbed fences and watched from rooftops as the gates closed on a wet workday.
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Pyle Ends Derby Night With Rip Roaring NYC Show
Passaic N J May 26 New York skyline frames a final push for C C Pyle s cross country derby as 55 runners finish in Madison Square Garden for a 200 lap sprint with prize money totaling 48500. Pago details show John Salo of Passaic among leaders as Andy Payne extends his lead toward victory and a wild New York finish looms.
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Toledo Hens Visit for Four Battles With Indians
Casey Stengel brings the Toledo Hens to Washington Park to face the Indians in a four game set amid a hot winning streak. Bruno Betzel's Hoosiers beat the Senators two to one as Danny Boone outdueled Kenneth Ash in a pitching duel. Layne and Connolly figures highlight late scoring while Rehg is praised for a strong effort and Nichols make critical plays.
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Illinois Iowa and Ohio State Favored in Finals Run Off
The Western Conference track and field finals at Evanston show Illinois Iowa and Ohio State as title favorites. Ketz broke a 1913 hammer mark, Hester tied a 100 yard dash record, Simpson equaled the 220 record, with Michigan and Northwestern strong in sprints and field events.
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Race Entries at Churchill Downs Preview Night Card
Churchill Downs hosts a multi race card with seven races listed incl First Race for 3 year olds claiming six furlongs and Second Race maidens two year olds five furlongs. Entries include San Utar Winifred Keeping Time Sweet Fay Kentucky Ace Banter Muldoon Portia Sister Zoe Fire Chief Toonna Enthusiastic Edward Martinique Whisk Arrow Exile Florida Gold Purple Light Henry Horner Sir Peter Scipio Hedemora.
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City Champs and Illinois Central clash at Riverside Park
Indianapolis Power and Light city champions form a battery with Reno and Rea to face Illinois Central of the Big Six League Saturday at Riverside Park Diamond No 2. Wallace Hurt to pitch for the railroad men. First pitch at 3 p.m.
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Indiana University selects Moss as 1929 wrestling captain
William Moss a junior from Jacksonville was elected captain of the Indiana University wrestling team for 1929. The announcement came on Thursday in Bloomington.
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Pyle’s Blister Derby Near End as Payne Near Cash Out
Andrew Payne of Claremore Oklahoma leads Pyle’s trans continental blister derby with over 3,000 miles run. Payne is a near certainty for the $25,000 grand prize and expected to enter Madison Square Garden around 8 p m tonight.
Hennessey Faces Lott In Exhibition Match At Indianapolis
Johnny Hennessey leads the United States Davis Cup team to Indianapolis for a series of exhibition matches at Highland Golf and Country Club. Feature singles include George Lott of Chicago vs Hennessey. Tilden and Coen meet, with Hennessey and Lott pairing in doubles. Hennessey earlier defeated Gordon Lum 6-3 6-1 6-0 while Lott beat Paul Kong 6-0 6-0 6-0.
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British duo triumphs in French doubles clash
C H Gingsley and J C Gregory of Great Britain defeated Rene La Coste and Christian Boussus 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5 in a hard fought men's doubles match at the French championships in Roland Garros stadium Paris on May 26.
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Yankees Extend Lead as Dugan Drives Double Victory
Joe Dugan home runs a two run shot, a double and a single driving in five as the Yankees sweep a doubleheader 9 to 2 and 4 to 2 over Connie Mack's Athletics. Ruth adds two homers, Gehrig also homers, and New York holds a five and a half game edge in the American League.
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Indianapolis Amateur and Semi-Pro Nines Schedule
Amateur and semi pro teams announce Sunday games at Walnut Gardens and other venues. Shanklin Club plans doubleheader with Indianapolis Gals. Acme A A and Midways seek games with state clubs. notes on tryouts, open dates in May July and June, and manager contacts for scheduling.
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